Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
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Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Marigold
Black Currant
In Hindi
गेंदा
Black Currant
In German
Ringelblume
Black Currant
In French
Souci
groseille noire
In Spanish
Caléndula
negro Grosella
In Greek
κατιφές
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Malmequer
groselha-preta
In Polish
Nogietek
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Caltha
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Marigold and Black Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Black Currant? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Black Currant. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Black Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Marigold and Black Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Black Currant
Season and care of Marigold and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black Currant season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marigold and Black Currant Physical Information
Marigold and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Black Currant are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Black Currant
Care of Marigold and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.